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Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2016
  • Updated by Leica TL2
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica TL versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The TL was launched 2 years after the NX2000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TL grades versus the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Samsung NX2000

 TL NX2000 
RevealedNovember 2016November 2013Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution1230k1152kCrisper screen (+78k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Leica TL

 NX2000 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Samsung NX2000

 TL NX2000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.7"3.7"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica TL enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Leica TL versus Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL versus the NX2000.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL and NX2000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and NX2000.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX2000 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher TL is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography information
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL Sports photography features
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
55
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography features
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
70
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
features focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
35
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Leica TL vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Samsung NX2000
 Leica TLSamsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica TL Samsung NX2000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-11-08 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Number of lenses 4 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 228 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 400 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,009 $599